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Sports News for 4 June 2024
Top seed Novak Djokovic was pushed to five sets before beating Argentinian Francisco Sirendolo in the fourth round of the French Open. Audio
Football Ferns concede three goals in 15 minutes against Japan
The Ferns held firm to take the lead into the break but Japan had the better of the second-half.
Early Sports Chat for 4 June 2024
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
Chelsea name Italian Maresca as coach
Maresca will be tasked with returning Chelsea to the Champions League which they won for the second time in 2021.
Sports News for 4 June 2024
Daniil Medvedev has become the highest seed to fall in the French Open with the fifth seed losing to Australian Alex de Minaur in the men's fourth round. Audio
Netball: Magic inch closer to top three, injuries mount
The Magic beat the Stars 60-56 in Auckland last night as they continue to build momentum, but the game was marred by two sinister-looking injuries.
NZer in NYC describes prep for T20 Cricket World Cup in US
The T20 World Cup has kicked off in the USA, Kiwi Jamie Lloyd works for USA Cricket and tells Nathan how the tournament is shaping up Audio
Paris aiming for the most sustainable Olympics yet
Organisers say they're thinking about the Games' future, not just the planet's.
Simone Biles wins record-extending ninth national championship
Simone Biles won a record-extending ninth all-around title at the US championships in Fort Worth, Texas in the run-up to the Paris Games.
Pasifika finally recognised at rugby's board level
Co-chair Pauline Luyten said it was a massive victory to get Pasifika representation on the NZR Board.
SailGP: Black Foils extend season lead despite missing Halifax final
The Black Foils missed the cut for Monday's final race scoring two 5ths, breaking their five-event podium streak.
Sportspeople recognised in King's Birthday Honours
A synchronised swimmer, Wimbledon runner-up and former Silver Fern have been recognised this year.
Golf: Ryan Fox finishes tied for seventh at Canadian Open
The New Zealand golfer started the round tied for fourth and climbed to second before slipping back in the field.
New Zealand Sevens teams suffer loss in Madrid
Australia and France have been crowned the 2024 Sevens Champions at the grand final.
Mykelti Lefau suffers season-ending injury
Richmond's New Zealand forward ruptured his ACL ligament in his side's match against Geelong.
Dixon goes to top of Indycar championship
Scott Dixon has won the latest Indycar race in Detroit to go to the top of the championship.
Late finishes 'unhealthy', says US Open champion
Tennis matches finishing at 3am should be stopped, says Coco Gauff.
Mainland Tactix inflict 14-goal defeat on wounded Northern Mystics
The Tactix jumped into a share of the lead in netball's ANZ Premiership with a 56-42 demolition of the Northern Mystics in Auckland.
No guarantees for Crusaders coach after dismal season
The Crusaders will undergo a thorough review of their worst Super Rugby campaign for 23 years before deciding whether Rob Penney will see out his contract.